Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer
Common finasteride side effects include loss of libido, breast enlargement, erectile dysfunction (ED), and lower ejaculatory volume
Withdrawal of treatment leads to reversal of effect within 12 months
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat Doctors may prescribe finasteride to treat male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in males
It also may decrease the chance that prostate surgery will be needed
Minoxidil (): Rogaine is available over the Oral finasteride is a prescription medication for men who have male pattern hair loss, or androgenetic alopecia
By comparison, the mice that showed significant benefits were taking Propecia (finasteride) as low as
Two drugs aren't approved to treat women's hair loss, but doctors sometimes use them in women with hair loss
prescriptions of finasteride, as the drug is known, for hair loss increased to over 2
Finasteride is typically sold in two dosages
That's why so many people on hair loss forums give Propecia a bad rap
5-alpha reductase is an enzyme (protein) that changes testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
(DHT), finasteride may cause abnormalities of the external genitalia of a male fetus of a pregnant woman who receives finasteride
For cosmetic purposes, or after hair loss from surgical or drug treatments, many people turn to wigs, hairpieces, and hair weaving